Past Tense of Override: Overrided or Overrode? (Pronunciation & Usage)

What Is The Past Tense Of Override?

The past tense of override is “overrode”. This is classified as an irregular verb, so its past tense form will not have the -ed suffix. You’d better memorize it as this verb doesn’t have any fixed tense rule.

There are both ‘override past tense‘ and other verb forms of override below:

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce ‘overrode’ exactly? According to the Macmillan dictionary, the IPA transcription of overrode is /ˌəʊvəˈrəʊd/. 

The past participle of override is “overridden”, pronounced as /ˌəʊvəˈrɪd(ə)n/. People define overridden as the same meaning of override, but used in describing events happening in the past that are connected to the present. 

You can take a glimpse at the table below for more details.

Definitions For Override And How To Use Overrode?

The verb “override” has 5 meanings:

• To use one’s authority to decide against/refuse someone’s decision, rule, order, etc.

Example: The Minister overrode the committee’s refusion and decided to pass the new article.

• To operate an automatic machine (by hand)

Example: He overrode the autopilot when the system had problems or crashed.

• To be more important than something

Example:  Parents’ worries about their child’s future and adulthood overrode all their problems.

• To interrupt the action/control over a device

Example: The Wedo overrode the body’s machine cracks.

• To travel on public transport more than the times that a ticket allows

Example: There will be penalties for passengers who overrode.

“Overrode” is the past tense of override. It describes or narrates the completed action(s) that happened in the past.

Examples:

• The leaders overrode the safety of users to the forefront.
• A special code overrode the time lock while the repairman tried to figure out a solution.

Exercises – Examples With Answer Keys

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Created on December 06, 2022 By Benjamin

Past Tense Of Override

Choose the correct verb tense to fill in the blanks:

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Yesterday, the chairman …… the disagreement of the board and decided to appoint Henry to the director position. It prompted the board to hold an emergency meeting this morning.

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James: At this point, you can challenge not to use the seat belt in front because it won't look good on the screen.

Mia: I don't think so. Life safety …… all other matters. If you want, you can challenge on a greater difficulty but still have to be fully equipped with safety belts.

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The special code that he wrote …… the time lock. Experts consider him to be a genius in this field because he can disrupt the operation of any smart device with just one code written in a short time.

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The manager …… all my suggestions because he doesn’t like me. I submitted the plan directly to the director and it was approved.

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The main effect of this drug is to …… harmful bacteria and speed up the wound healing process on your body.

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In 2018, car manufacturers invented the Drive Start Control malfunction, which detects obstacles on the road and automatically slows down as well as...... the control of drivers.

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In an article about the severe earthquake in 2012, Alice said faith and hope for a better future ...... her pains and loss in that horrifying sketch.

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FAQs

Is Override a Noun?

Yes. According to Cambridge Dictionary, Override is a device that can alter the control of a machine in some specific situations (particularly from automatic to manual). This noun also refers to an occasion when a group refuses a leader’s decision (in American politics).

Examples:

• The driving system of this auto is designed with a manual override.
• The election failed to reach a consensus for an override of the Minister’s veto.

“Override” Is a Transitive Or Intransitive Verb?

Most of the meanings given in the definition demonstrate that override is a transitive verb. In addition, it is considered an intransitive verb when the number of times somebody travels on public transport exceeds the number of times allowed on their ticket.

Synonyms And Antonyms Of Override

Common synonyms of this irregular verb override are abrogate, annul, nullify, quash, reverse, revoke, veto, cancel, defeat, or trample upon. Its antonyms can be named as allow, approve, enforce, permit, ratify, sanction, support, and validate.

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